Released 10 years ago
Far From Familiar
Sylvan LaCue · 2016
59 min · 16 tracks
A reflective exploration of identity and personal struggle set against a backdrop of intricate production and varied musical styles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Loner — The opening track sets the tone for the album, introducing listeners to LaCue's introspective style while addressing feelings of isolation.
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Hollywood Identity Crisis — In just under a minute, this track succinctly captures the struggle of navigating personal identity within the pressures of fame and expectation.
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Back to the City — This closing track is a powerful reflection on LaCue's journey, blending emotional depth with an anthemic sound that encapsulates the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid writing and production but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies and intricate production techniques, creating a rich sonic texture.
- The pacing varies significantly; the first half is more upbeat while the latter half tends to slow down and delve deeper into personal themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Fall from Grace
The verse shifts to address past mistakes while vividly illustrating the consequences of choices made along the way.
This moment uses stark imagery to confront regret head-on, marking a pivotal point in the narrative where accountability becomes central.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Loner 3:49
- 2 Cruel World 3:47
- 3 Heavenly 2:51
- 4 Hollywood Identity Crisis 0:39
- 5 Fall from Grace 4:39
- 6 The Uber 0:23
- 7 Studio City 4:39
- 8 Venus Amor Says L.O.Y.L 1:46
- 9 Emeryville 4:45
- 10 Caravan 04 3:54
- 11 Lisa Bonet 3:46
- 12 Farleys 2:06
- 13 Back to the City 5:02
- 14 Crosswinds 5:29
- 15 Give Me the World 5:45
- 16 At What Cost? 5:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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